Procurement

Skills for Growth Open Light Touch Framework

Devon County Council

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05f667

Description

Devon County Council (DCC) intends to establish an Open Framework for commissioning the delivery of high-quality skills provision services.

The Framework will support the delivery of programmes funded through the Adult Skills Fund (ASF), Free Courses for Jobs (FCFJ), Skills Bootcamps, and other future skills initiatives aligned with local and national workforce needs. The Framework will be divided into Lots based on the different programme types.

The purpose of the Framework is to enable flexible and responsive skills provision that supports adults to develop the skills needed for sustainable employment and career progression, while also meeting employer demand and contributing to economic growth.

DCC may initiate Call-Offs from both Lot 1 - ASF and FCFJ and Lot 2 Skills Bootcamps for Wave 7 Skills Bootcamp following the appointment of Providers to the Framework.

DCC anticipates holding a Tender Launch Event via Microsoft Teams, shortly after the Invitation to Tender(ITT) is published. Details and access instructions will be included in the ITT documentation once published.

This notice is not a call for competition. Its purpose is solely to inform the market of the upcoming opportunity. The publication of this notice does not signify the commencement of any procurement process and does not constitute any commitment by the Authority to undertake any procurement exercise.

Full and final details regarding this opportunity will be provided in the Tender Notice and ITT once published.

Notices

UK3: Planned procurement notice

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-014536
Published: 17 February 2026, 5:38pm

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-084070
Published: 17 December 2025, 6:03pm

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UK1: Pipeline notice

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-083212
Published: 16 December 2025, 10:42am